BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

BE AWARE OF CARTILAGE DEGENERATION IN ELDERLY

The degeneration of cartilage as part of the clinical syndrome of osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and disability in middle-aged and older people. This may lead to arthritis and result in chronic inflammation of your joints.

2/20/2024 9:31:36 AM

This article is advised by MSc, 1st Degree Specialist Doctor

NGUYEN VAN HOANG TAM - Musculoskeletal Medicine at CarePlus International Clinics.

As you get older, normal wear and tear on your joints might contribute to their cartilage breaking down.

Cartilage is one of the essential components of joints. Cartilage consists of two parts: a smooth outer surface that helps reduce joint friction and a spongy inner part filled with water that helps absorb shock when standing, walking, running, and jumping. Thanks to this structure, articular cartilage facilitates smooth joint movement and protects other joint structures.

Cartilage degeneration is the beginning of Osteoarthritis. When cartilage degenerates, its surface becomes rough, causing wear down or damage as your bones rub against each other when you use your affected joints.

This can cause damage to other structures around the joint, such as bones, joint capsules, tendons, muscles, and ligaments, leading to the disease Osteoarthritis, causing the patient to have joint pain, stiffness, joint swelling, and joint deformity.

Osteoarthritis affects the entire joint, including the tissues around it. It is most common in the knees, hips, spine and hands.

Although this condition is not life-threatening, it dramatically affects the patient's quality of life, so proactive diagnosis and intervention to slow down the progression of the disease will help the patient quickly get back to work and enjoy their life.

Visit a healthcare provider as soon as you notice any symptoms of Cartilage degeneration. Even minor joint pain can be a sign that you need treatment — especially if it doesn’t get better in a few days.

CAREPLUS INTERNATIONAL CLINIC

Hotline: 1800 6116
Email: info@careplusvn.com
Fanpage: CarePlus Clinic Vietnam

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

BE AWARE OF CARTILAGE DEGENERATION IN ELDERLY

Recent posts

BABY HEAT RASH: TIPS FOR TREATMENT & PREVENTION
Most babies are born with sensitive skin, so it’s not unlikely for your baby to develop a rash at some point in time. Rashes are usually harmless, but some could be the result of a potentially dangerous underlying condition for your baby.

BE AWARE OF MALNUTRITION IN PATIENTS WITH COPD
20% of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) suffer from weight loss, vitamin and protein deficiency, and even malnutrition. This is a noteworthy condition since it can lead to decreased immunity and cause the disease to get worse.

WHY DO YOU GAIN WEIGHT EASILY THAN OTHER PEOPLE?
Easily gaining weight is not only an appearance concern, but also a sign of potential health problems we need to pay attention to.

3 CAUSES OF SHOULDER PAIN YOU SHOULDN’T IGNORE
Shoulder pain is not only caused by bad posture, as we think, but also due to daily activities. Immediately seek advice from a Musculoskeletal Medicine Doctor to avoid flare-ups of shoulder pain.

PROPER POSTURE FOR SITTING AT A DESK ALL DAY
Sitting in the wrong position for a long time can cause neck, shoulder, or back pain in office workers. To reduce and prevent those conditions, please refer to CarePlus experts' advice on 2 touch point working sitting posture.

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

BE AWARE OF CARTILAGE DEGENERATION IN ELDERLY

Recent posts

BABY HEAT RASH: TIPS FOR TREATMENT & PREVENTION Most babies are born with sensitive skin, so it’s not unlikely for your baby to develop a rash at some point in time. Rashes are usually harmless, but some could be the result of a potentially dangerous underlying condition for your baby.

BE AWARE OF MALNUTRITION IN PATIENTS WITH COPD 20% of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) suffer from weight loss, vitamin and protein deficiency, and even malnutrition. This is a noteworthy condition since it can lead to decreased immunity and cause the disease to get worse.

WHY DO YOU GAIN WEIGHT EASILY THAN OTHER PEOPLE? Easily gaining weight is not only an appearance concern, but also a sign of potential health problems we need to pay attention to.

3 CAUSES OF SHOULDER PAIN YOU SHOULDN’T IGNORE Shoulder pain is not only caused by bad posture, as we think, but also due to daily activities. Immediately seek advice from a Musculoskeletal Medicine Doctor to avoid flare-ups of shoulder pain.

PROPER POSTURE FOR SITTING AT A DESK ALL DAY Sitting in the wrong position for a long time can cause neck, shoulder, or back pain in office workers. To reduce and prevent those conditions, please refer to CarePlus experts' advice on 2 touch point working sitting posture.

{{currentDoctor.Name}}

BABY HEAT RASH: TIPS FOR TREATMENT & PREVENTION
Most babies are born with sensitive skin, so it’s not unlikely for your baby to develop a rash at some point in time. Rashes are usually harmless, but some could be the result of a potentially dangerous underlying condition for your baby.

BE AWARE OF MALNUTRITION IN PATIENTS WITH COPD
20% of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) suffer from weight loss, vitamin and protein deficiency, and even malnutrition. This is a noteworthy condition since it can lead to decreased immunity and cause the disease to get worse.

WHY DO YOU GAIN WEIGHT EASILY THAN OTHER PEOPLE?
Easily gaining weight is not only an appearance concern, but also a sign of potential health problems we need to pay attention to.

3 CAUSES OF SHOULDER PAIN YOU SHOULDN’T IGNORE
Shoulder pain is not only caused by bad posture, as we think, but also due to daily activities. Immediately seek advice from a Musculoskeletal Medicine Doctor to avoid flare-ups of shoulder pain.

PROPER POSTURE FOR SITTING AT A DESK ALL DAY
Sitting in the wrong position for a long time can cause neck, shoulder, or back pain in office workers. To reduce and prevent those conditions, please refer to CarePlus experts' advice on 2 touch point working sitting posture.